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The interesting thing is that almost all the current crop of leaders who enjoy connect with their people at the regional level are prime ministerial aspirants in 2014. Everyone is positioning himself or herself in subtle ways already.
Mr Narendra Modi's decision to invite the Head of Governments of India's neighbouring countries for his swearing-in was appreciated by Dr Sanjaya Baru, former Media Advisor of Dr Manmohan Singh. Modi's emphasis on the economy was also noted.
Modi has redefined strategic autonomy as an objective that is attainable through strengthened partnerships.
Modi himself is on record saying that it would take him 5-7 years to fulfil his agenda. That is a reasonable amount of time. The issue, however, is not how much time he deserves, but how much he will actually get, and no one can forecast that.
The real test for any government is elections - both state and central. The Narendra Modi government faces one later this year when elections will take place to the Bihar.
Looking at a decade of India-Bangladesh partnership
The Chinese understanding about the border has changed many times and while a swap agreement would be a feasible solution to the issue, the Chinese have asked for more concessions on the East, says Dr. Manoj Joshi
India should not lose sight of the fact that it needs strong regional partnerships if the challenge of China’s rise is to be managed effectively.
His party claimed to be different from the effete government led by the Congress and its foreign policy therefore needs to be held to a higher standard.
Whether New Delhi likes it or not, it is becoming increasingly clear that domestic issues are affecting ties with its neighbors and partners and that the costs of this are increasing.
The trip reinforced both the growing strategic alignment between New Delhi and Jakarta as well as its limits.
The BJP has achieved a lot in the areas of governance, growth and ease of doing business. The party currently appears to be in a strong position for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
The Narendra Modi government has been unabashed in changing India’s foreign policy trajectory in the three years it has been in power.
Narendra Modi's view of foreign affairs is likely to be shaped by the outlook of his contacts in the world of commerce. This is not a bad thing, because, the key to any "tough" or decisive policy rests on the state of the Indian economy. But toughness as policy is fraught with all manner of danger, like Nehru's "tough" policy with China in 1962.
Not only is Indian economy sliding, but liberal democratic foundations of the Indian Republic are withering away.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has run the first leg of the marathon with exceptional skill. But the next 16 km till 2017 is what will make or break his chances for re-election in 2019.
For the Narendra Modi government, the demonetisation exercise is not a standalone that simply tackles existing black money.
Though the interaction between the two leaders is notable, there is reason for skepticism and managing expectations.
It's time to ensure that India-US ties stay course — reaffirmed at the meeting — without the whim of Modi and Trump coming in the way.
Modi has been ambivalent about the Lokpal, believing, presumably, that a revitalised administration will make this institution redundant. If so, he is wrong. At some point, he will have to take up the fight directly. This is the lesson we can learn from Xi Jinping. From the outset, Xi has been involved in a struggle against corruption.
Today's nationalism is rooted in economic imperatives. Narendra Modi has understood and mastered the instruments and social forces.
Clearly, the prime minister is very good at making speeches.
Given Japanese apprehensions, it is not certain whether India and Japan will sign the nuclear deal during Modi’s forthcoming visit to Tokyo.
There was more to Narendra Modi's visit to the US than the razzmatazz of Madison Square Garden and Central Park. He had gone to the US after three basic foreign policy initiatives, and was making a statement on the world stage beyond the confines of the UNGA.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to talk peace with Beijing. Why?
This will be PM's fifth and shortest bilateral visit to the US since he took office.
India's relations with China and Pakistan are unlikely to see any major strategic change in the years ahead. It is imperative for India to think afresh without losing old friends especially at a time of international flux. A US-Japan-India partnership in the 21st century would need to be worked out.
For Narendra Modi, going into elections next year, the focus has been to put across India as a major global economy.
India has pulled ahead of China and United States as the most favoured destination for foreign direct investment. But is being number one good enough to make the Modi government's 'Make in India' productivity reform a success story and achieve its desired 8-8.5 per cent growth?
Liberalism has given us this modern world which gives primacy to the individual over his community, caste or gender.
There is no reason to believe that things will be any different if now Modi goes to Islamabad.
The wave of terrorist violence that will hit India as a result of de-escalation at this stage is not going to be a tenable proposition.
The wave of terrorist violence that will hit India as a result of de-escalation is not going to be a tenable proposition for India.
Since Putin and Modi last took stock of ties, a new energy and economic relationship has emerged, driven by Russia’s war
Strong Republican support for India in the US Congress, the new tensions in America's ties with China and Russia, and the unfolding geopolitical flux in Middle East and Asia, make it possible for Modi and Obama to boldly reimagine the bilateral partnership.
If the Jal Jeevan Mission succeeds, water will be the Modi administration’s true revolution
New Delhi has a key role in ensuring that the broader coalition of like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific is sustained
